Error caused by using a constant extinction/backscattering ratio in the lidar solution
Abstract
The Bernoulli solution of the lidar equation with the assumption of a constant extinction/backscattering ratio can lead to errors in the derived aerosol extinction and backscattering profiles. This paper presents a general theoretical analysis of the errors that result from differences between the assumed and actual extinction/backscattering ratio profiles. Examples of the influence of the constant extinction/backscattering ratio assumption on the lidar derived aerosol extinction profile are presented for various laser wavelengths.
- Publication:
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Applied Optics
- Pub Date:
- November 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1364/AO.24.003929
- Bibcode:
- 1985ApOpt..24.3929S
- Keywords:
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- Backscattering;
- Error Analysis;
- Extinction;
- Instrument Errors;
- Optical Radar;
- Aerosols;
- Laser Outputs;
- Optical Thickness;
- Signal Analysis;
- Lasers and Masers;
- EXTINCTION;
- LIDAR;
- BACKSCATTERING;
- ATMOSPHERIC OPTICS;
- AEROSOLS;
- REMOTE SENSING